Fake news on the rise ahead of Mexico elections

While fake news is on the rise in Mexico, the online battle is alien to many voters in the country, where only 63 million of its 126 million inhabitants have Internet access. — 123rf.com

MEXICO CITY: Fake news is multiplying on social networks in Mexico during an election campaign marked by increased political polarisation, insults and attacks against candidates and parties, experts warn.

AFP’s fact-checking journalists have debunked several news stories circulating on social media in recent weeks that turned out to be false.